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Isla Damas Mangrove Boat Tour

A comfortable estuary boat tour with bilingual naturalist guides for monkeys, birds, caimans, crocodiles, and sloths.

4.8 · 260 reviews

Duration

2.5 hours

Group size

Comfort boat

Difficulty

Easy

Departure

Morning or afternoon

Tropical shoreline with dense jungle beside calm water

Overview

If you prefer to stay dry, the Damas mangroves are just as rewarding by boat. High-comfort estuary boats glide slowly through the channels while your guide finds wildlife along the banks.

Expect monkeys, herons and other birds, caimans, crocodiles, and sloths, plus a clear explanation of the mangrove ecosystem. The tour ends with typical Costa Rican food.

Highlights

  • Monkeys, birds, caimans, crocodiles, and sloths
  • High-comfort estuary boats
  • Learn the mangrove ecosystem
  • Ends with typical Costa Rican food

What to expect

  1. 8:00 AM

    Hotel pickup

    Short transfer to the Damas estuary.

  2. 8:45 AM

    Boarding

    Board the comfort boat and safety briefing.

  3. 9:00 AM

    Mangrove cruise

    Slow cruise with wildlife spotting.

  4. 11:00 AM

    Food and return

    Typical food, then drop-off at your hotel.

What's included

  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Comfortable estuary boat
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Typical Costa Rican food

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Gallery

Calm water surrounded by greenery
A sloth in a palm tree

What to bring

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Closed, comfortable shoes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Water and a camera
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